Category Archives: weight loss surgery

Weekly Update

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Paul

I had a pretty good weekend, except for the rash of thunderstorms we’ve been having here in northern Delaware.  We’re getting our share of rain right now.  Now, of course, we’ll probably go through a period where it won’t rain … Continue reading →

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The Roads We Travel

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Paul

Have you ever stopped to wonder how many decisions you make in a day, or in a week, or in a year?  I have no idea how many decisions I make, and I wouldn’t even want to speculate on it, … Continue reading →

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General Health Update

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Paul

I’ve had sort  of a rough run the last couple of weeks.  First of all, I hit another weight stall.  I had a follow-up appointment with my surgeon on June 10.  She said everything looked really good, and I should … Continue reading →

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Weight and Exercise Update

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Paul

I just wanted to post an update on my new exercise program and my weight loss.  First, the exercise. It’s been going better.  I’ve already been able to add a few more exercises to my routine, and I’ve gone up … Continue reading →

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Long Overdue Update

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Paul

OK, I’ve been really bad about blogging lately.  I just haven’t really thought about it.  I have a lot of new updates to report on, so here goes – I had an appointment on May 1 with a nurse practitioner … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Paul

I see that it’s been too long since I posted, so here goes — I would say that overall I feel better.  I’m still having trouble with endurance when I walk, but I’m continuing to work on it.  Mentally, I would … Continue reading →

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Weekly Weight Update

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Paul

I lost around 5 pounds this week. I’m now down around 45 pounds since surgery.  If I include the month before surgery, when I was on a special diet called Optifast 800, then I’m down a total of 75 pounds, … Continue reading →

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One Side Effect of Gastric Bypass Surgery

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Paul

I wasn’t really sure whether I even wanted to write this post, but I decided to go ahead.  This post is going to be crappy, though — literally.  This post is about — constipation. I knew before having the surgery that constipation … Continue reading →

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Weekly Weight Update

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Paul

I lost 3.4 pounds in the  past week.  That’s  not nearly as much as I lost the previous week, but it’s in a downward direction, so I’m not really concerned.  I ate a lot of canned, prepared soup this week, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Update

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Paul

I haven’t been feeling the greatest the last few days.  I’ve kind of been on an emotional roller coaster ride ever since the surgery.  I think at least part of it has to do with the massive physical changes that … Continue reading →

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